Hannah Summers
@hansummers.bsky.social
Investigative journalist/ family courts for @tbij.bsky.social |Best specialist journalist 2023 - Freelance Journalism Awards |Shortlisted - Paul Foot Award 2023.
Looking forward to this!
Tomorrow evening @lawforchange.uk has a reception in Parliament hosted by Andy Slaughter MP, joined by AG Richard Hermer and Minister Sarah Sackman. We are almost at our 200 capacity but if any friends on here want to join us, let me know today (preferably by email).
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Looking forward to this!
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Tomorrow evening @lawforchange.uk has a reception in Parliament hosted by Andy Slaughter MP, joined by AG Richard Hermer and Minister Sarah Sackman. We are almost at our 200 capacity but if any friends on here want to join us, let me know today (preferably by email).
November 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Tomorrow evening @lawforchange.uk has a reception in Parliament hosted by Andy Slaughter MP, joined by AG Richard Hermer and Minister Sarah Sackman. We are almost at our 200 capacity but if any friends on here want to join us, let me know today (preferably by email).
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A very hard earned award. Well done @hansummers.bsky.social and @louisetickle.bsky.social
Massive congratulations to @tbij.bsky.social's family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social who, alongside @louisetickle.bsky.social, won Campaign of the Year at last night's Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards. Hugely well-deserved
November 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A very hard earned award. Well done @hansummers.bsky.social and @louisetickle.bsky.social
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huge congratulations @louisetickle.bsky.social and @hansummers.bsky.social winners of Society of Editors awards - National Campaign of the Year for their work on transparency in family courts
Congratulations to @hansummers.bsky.social and @louisetickle.bsky.social for this award. Good to see Family Court Transparency and the hard work that goes into it being recognised.
Massive congratulations to @tbij.bsky.social's family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social who, alongside @louisetickle.bsky.social, won Campaign of the Year at last night's Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards. Hugely well-deserved
November 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
huge congratulations @louisetickle.bsky.social and @hansummers.bsky.social winners of Society of Editors awards - National Campaign of the Year for their work on transparency in family courts
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many thanks to Chris Barnes for his speedy work on grappling with what can be learnt from this Review into the systemic problems - how was Sara Sharif's safety overlooked?
analysis of the Safeguarding Review of the murder of Sara Sharif
Chris Barnes represented the journalists, Louise Tickle and Hannah Summers, in proceedings before the High Court and Court of Appeal arising from applications for the disclosure of papers from the family proceedings concerning Sara and her family. On... https://transparencyproject.org.uk/?p=30083
November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
many thanks to Chris Barnes for his speedy work on grappling with what can be learnt from this Review into the systemic problems - how was Sara Sharif's safety overlooked?
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We’re thrilled to see @hansummers.bsky.social and @louisetickle.bsky.social recognised with Campaign of the Year! 👏
Their work to ensure greater transparency in the family courts is a vital step towards accountability and justice for victim-survivors.
#MFA2025
Their work to ensure greater transparency in the family courts is a vital step towards accountability and justice for victim-survivors.
#MFA2025
Massive congratulations to @tbij.bsky.social's family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social who, alongside @louisetickle.bsky.social, won Campaign of the Year at last night's Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards. Hugely well-deserved
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We’re thrilled to see @hansummers.bsky.social and @louisetickle.bsky.social recognised with Campaign of the Year! 👏
Their work to ensure greater transparency in the family courts is a vital step towards accountability and justice for victim-survivors.
#MFA2025
Their work to ensure greater transparency in the family courts is a vital step towards accountability and justice for victim-survivors.
#MFA2025
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Massive congratulations to @tbij.bsky.social's family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social who, alongside @louisetickle.bsky.social, won Campaign of the Year at last night's Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards. Hugely well-deserved
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Massive congratulations to @tbij.bsky.social's family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social who, alongside @louisetickle.bsky.social, won Campaign of the Year at last night's Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards. Hugely well-deserved
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✏️ BEST INVESTIGATION
Congratulations to the writers of our shortlisted pieces:
@sianushka.bsky.social @hansummers.bsky.social @louisetickle.bsky.social @lydmorrish.bsky.social
@cahalmilmo.bsky.social and Mark Wilding
Congratulations to the writers of our shortlisted pieces:
@sianushka.bsky.social @hansummers.bsky.social @louisetickle.bsky.social @lydmorrish.bsky.social
@cahalmilmo.bsky.social and Mark Wilding
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
✏️ BEST INVESTIGATION
Congratulations to the writers of our shortlisted pieces:
@sianushka.bsky.social @hansummers.bsky.social @louisetickle.bsky.social @lydmorrish.bsky.social
@cahalmilmo.bsky.social and Mark Wilding
Congratulations to the writers of our shortlisted pieces:
@sianushka.bsky.social @hansummers.bsky.social @louisetickle.bsky.social @lydmorrish.bsky.social
@cahalmilmo.bsky.social and Mark Wilding
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[email protected]'s brilliant family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social's ongoing investigation into unregulated experts and parental alienation has made a spread in today's @dailymail.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
[email protected]'s brilliant family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social's ongoing investigation into unregulated experts and parental alienation has made a spread in today's @dailymail.co.uk
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Climate journalists in Europe and North America often write about the forest as a resource, or something that can be quantified
But what if the forest is your home or a part of you?
For our first Cop30 story, we spoke to 100 Indigenous people from the world’s tropical forests
But what if the forest is your home or a part of you?
For our first Cop30 story, we spoke to 100 Indigenous people from the world’s tropical forests
October 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Climate journalists in Europe and North America often write about the forest as a resource, or something that can be quantified
But what if the forest is your home or a part of you?
For our first Cop30 story, we spoke to 100 Indigenous people from the world’s tropical forests
But what if the forest is your home or a part of you?
For our first Cop30 story, we spoke to 100 Indigenous people from the world’s tropical forests
The Justice Committee will question the President of the Family Division and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales during an evidence session in Parliament today (from 2.30pm) examining reform of the Family Court. tinyurl.com/bdztpks8
October 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Justice Committee will question the President of the Family Division and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales during an evidence session in Parliament today (from 2.30pm) examining reform of the Family Court. tinyurl.com/bdztpks8
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On Saturday, a woman of Punjabi heritage was raped in a racist attack in Walsall.
Last month, a Sikh woman was raped in a racist attack in Oldbury.
These horrifying attacks show how racism and misogyny feed each other — fuelled by the rise of fascism and hate.
Last month, a Sikh woman was raped in a racist attack in Oldbury.
These horrifying attacks show how racism and misogyny feed each other — fuelled by the rise of fascism and hate.
October 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
On Saturday, a woman of Punjabi heritage was raped in a racist attack in Walsall.
Last month, a Sikh woman was raped in a racist attack in Oldbury.
These horrifying attacks show how racism and misogyny feed each other — fuelled by the rise of fascism and hate.
Last month, a Sikh woman was raped in a racist attack in Oldbury.
These horrifying attacks show how racism and misogyny feed each other — fuelled by the rise of fascism and hate.
The removal of children on the advice of unregulated experts instructed by the family courts is a “national scandal”, the incoming victims' commissioner @ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social
has told @tbij.bsky.social. She is calling for an urgent review of all Melanie Gill's cases. 🧵 tinyurl.com/bp9smemn
has told @tbij.bsky.social. She is calling for an urgent review of all Melanie Gill's cases. 🧵 tinyurl.com/bp9smemn
October 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The removal of children on the advice of unregulated experts instructed by the family courts is a “national scandal”, the incoming victims' commissioner @ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social
has told @tbij.bsky.social. She is calling for an urgent review of all Melanie Gill's cases. 🧵 tinyurl.com/bp9smemn
has told @tbij.bsky.social. She is calling for an urgent review of all Melanie Gill's cases. 🧵 tinyurl.com/bp9smemn
NEW: A mother has won a landmark legal bid to overturn the evidence of a psychologist which led to her kids being removed. For the last 5yrs she has only seen them twice a month under strict supervision based on Melanie Gill's advice to a family judge. 🧵 tinyurl.com/4z2cm2m4
October 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
NEW: A mother has won a landmark legal bid to overturn the evidence of a psychologist which led to her kids being removed. For the last 5yrs she has only seen them twice a month under strict supervision based on Melanie Gill's advice to a family judge. 🧵 tinyurl.com/4z2cm2m4
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The presumption of parental involvement has harmed children for too long.
We spoke to @hansummers.bsky.social explaining it “embeds the pro-contact culture in the family court - it dilutes the court’s ability to focus on the welfare of children."
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
We spoke to @hansummers.bsky.social explaining it “embeds the pro-contact culture in the family court - it dilutes the court’s ability to focus on the welfare of children."
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
‘Momentous’ change to family courts aims to keep children safe from…
Presumption that child should have contact with both parents will be scrapped in landmark win for campaigners
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The presumption of parental involvement has harmed children for too long.
We spoke to @hansummers.bsky.social explaining it “embeds the pro-contact culture in the family court - it dilutes the court’s ability to focus on the welfare of children."
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
We spoke to @hansummers.bsky.social explaining it “embeds the pro-contact culture in the family court - it dilutes the court’s ability to focus on the welfare of children."
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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we're reading this important report but meanwhile here's a good summary and comment @hansummers.bsky.social @tbij.bsky.social Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in… | TBIJ share.google/aB3C8u5X94Hx...
Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in damning…
Dismissiveness towards victims, ignorance of abuse and pervasive pro-contact culture found to be putting children at risk
share.google
October 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
we're reading this important report but meanwhile here's a good summary and comment @hansummers.bsky.social @tbij.bsky.social Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in… | TBIJ share.google/aB3C8u5X94Hx...
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Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in damning new report
New by @hansummers.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
New by @hansummers.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in damning…
Dismissiveness towards victims, ignorance of abuse and pervasive pro-contact culture found to be putting children at risk
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Family courts’ failure to tackle domestic abuse laid out in damning new report
New by @hansummers.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
New by @hansummers.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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This is one of the obstacles workers face when trying to get the money awarded to them by employment tribunals.
Our investigation found that directors shut down companies & open them up again to avoid paying tribunal awards.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Our investigation found that directors shut down companies & open them up again to avoid paying tribunal awards.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
October 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This is one of the obstacles workers face when trying to get the money awarded to them by employment tribunals.
Our investigation found that directors shut down companies & open them up again to avoid paying tribunal awards.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Our investigation found that directors shut down companies & open them up again to avoid paying tribunal awards.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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Thousands of workers who have fought hard to win employment tribunals are never being paid the money that rogue bosses owe them, with no consequences for bosses but a huge impact on them.
Privileged to be working on this project with the brilliant @mellino.bsky.social and team at @tbij.bsky.social
Privileged to be working on this project with the brilliant @mellino.bsky.social and team at @tbij.bsky.social
The government is currently passing through parliament the employment rights bill, which will extend worker and trade union rights
But it’s unclear how this will lead to any meaningful change for those who are still chasing what they’re owed 👇
But it’s unclear how this will lead to any meaningful change for those who are still chasing what they’re owed 👇
Thousands of rogue bosses get away with not paying tribunal awards
The government scheme ‘enforcing’ money owed to workers has been unsuccessful in a staggering three-quarters of cases
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thousands of workers who have fought hard to win employment tribunals are never being paid the money that rogue bosses owe them, with no consequences for bosses but a huge impact on them.
Privileged to be working on this project with the brilliant @mellino.bsky.social and team at @tbij.bsky.social
Privileged to be working on this project with the brilliant @mellino.bsky.social and team at @tbij.bsky.social
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I've written something about England, flags and someone who took a stand against the sort of hate and ignorance which resurfaced across the country this summer
‘Little island of hatred’: the mystery activist who defied…
An old episode close to my heart is a reminder that today's racist resentments have been simmering for years
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:40 AM
I've written something about England, flags and someone who took a stand against the sort of hate and ignorance which resurfaced across the country this summer
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Turn up to court, judge starts to hear the case I’m interested in, staff have forgotten to unlock the doors.
Been a while since this happened…
#SecretJustice
Been a while since this happened…
#SecretJustice
September 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Turn up to court, judge starts to hear the case I’m interested in, staff have forgotten to unlock the doors.
Been a while since this happened…
#SecretJustice
Been a while since this happened…
#SecretJustice
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The Observer has made cuts to casual shifts amidst a drop in pages for the Sunday title
Observer cuts casual shifts amidst drop in pages for Sunday title
The Observer has made told its casual staff team there are "fewer shifts available" following its sale to Tortoise In April 2025.
pressgazette.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The Observer has made cuts to casual shifts amidst a drop in pages for the Sunday title
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NEW: A parliamentary group taking money from a state-owned Israeli arms company has closed down whilst being investigated
Story by TBIJ and Democracy For Sale (@petergeoghegan.bsky.social)
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Story by TBIJ and Democracy For Sale (@petergeoghegan.bsky.social)
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
September 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
NEW: A parliamentary group taking money from a state-owned Israeli arms company has closed down whilst being investigated
Story by TBIJ and Democracy For Sale (@petergeoghegan.bsky.social)
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Story by TBIJ and Democracy For Sale (@petergeoghegan.bsky.social)
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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The Bureau of Investigative Journalism has launched its first Family Court Mentoring Programme giving reporters the opportunity to be mentored by Hannah Summers (the UK's first full-time family court reporter). Apply here. www.thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2025-09...
TBIJ launches mentorship programme to support next wave of family…
Award-winning reporter Hannah Summers to support other journalists as part of Family Court Files project
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism has launched its first Family Court Mentoring Programme giving reporters the opportunity to be mentored by Hannah Summers (the UK's first full-time family court reporter). Apply here. www.thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2025-09...